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Aelker Family History

Aelker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kelker, Felker, Delker, Welker, Alker, Geller, Asker, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Aelker family from?

You can see how Aelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aelker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aelker families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Aelker families living in Fife. This was about 57% of all the recorded Aelker's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Aelker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Aelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aelker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Aelker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Aelker. For the veterans among your Aelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aelker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Aelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aelker in 1967 was 70, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aelker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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